Entomology Student Associate-- Basu

Position Summary

The vegetable entomology research laboratory conducts investigation into how pest insects affect vegetable productivity in Georgia and how to best control these pests. Current tasks include maintaining insect (e.g., whitefly and diamondback moth) colonies, collecting and processing samples, and entering data. Specific tasks include rapidly identifying and counting small insects under stereo microscope magnification, maintaining plant food for insect colonies, planting seeds/seedlings for colonies and/or research tests, scouting, and other duties related to entomological field research.

Specific tasks include rapidly identifying and counting small insects under stereo microscope magnification, assisting with insect colonies, planting seeds/seedlings, and other duties related to entomological research. When samples (either frozen or in alcohol) are collected and stored, the samples are processed on a scheduled time each week. Colonies and the plants that maintain these colonies need to be checked twice weekly.

Other duties are determined in a weekly lab meeting.

High School diploma preferred.

Look through the stereo microscope for hours at a time in order to do the insect counts. Lift soil tubs and standard potting trays with full pots. Be on time for the assigned times of work. Driving. Some field work.

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